Meridian Public Charter School – Elementary School

Meridian Public Charter School – Elementary School

Public Charter School

PK3–5
All
2120 13th St. NW 202-387-9830

Donna Defino
202-937-7762
[email protected]

MTThF: 8:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
W: 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

 7:00 a.m.-8:00 a.m.
MTThF: 3:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
W: 1:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.

Before and after care availableNo Cost; Sliding Scale/VoucherContact school for details

Required

MPCS is a nurturing and rigorous school serving students at all academic and developmental levels. Our child-centric school community celebrates student diversity and teaches foundational skills needed in an increasingly global world. Common Core-aligned curriculum encourages students to explore and develop their talents while taking them outside classrooms to learn about the community, city, nation and world. Continuum of services for the whole child supports academic, behavioral, socio-emotional growth.

Meridian Public Charter School – Middle School

Interscholastic Sports
Restorative Justice Program
School Garden

DC SCORES, Drama Club, Fitness Academy, Chess, Allied Sports & Activities Club, Destination Imagination

• Continuum of services for the whole child, supporting academic, behavioral, social/emotional growth. Links families to in-house & community resources. Extensive in-person & virtual learning experiences; health/safety protocols meet or surpass guidance
• PreK play-based curriculum: kids create their learning environment; high quality teachers meet or exceed city/US averages on national observation tool.
• 1 of 7 schools citywide to win competitively awarded literacy grant. An award winning inclusive & integrated model for support to multilingual & SPED students.

Math

Student Proficiency Levels

ELA

Student Proficiency Levels

  • Did not yet meet expectations

  • Partially met expectations

  • Approached expectations

  • Met expectations

  • Exceeded expectations

603
  • 65%  Black/African-American
  • 1%  Asian
  • 27%  Hispanic / Latino
  • <1%  Native American / Alaska Native
  • <1%  Native Hawaiian / Other Pacific Islander
  • 7%  White non-Hispanic
  • <1%  Multiracial
Grade
Lottery Seats
Waitlist length on Results Day
Waitlist offers made by October 2021
PK3
90
2
 
PK4
80
2
 
K
20
 
 
1
5
1
 
2
15
 
 
3
8
 
 
4
15
 
 
5
5
1
 
Federal and District law require equal access to services for students with special education needs and English Language Learners. For additional information, please contact the Office of the State Superintendent of Education at (202) 727-6436 or at [email protected].
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